Job: The Faith to Challenge God: A New Translation and Commentary

by Michael L. Brown

Just as there was no man on earth like Job, there is no book on earth like the book of Job. In this new commentary, biblical scholar Michael Brown brings Job to life for the twenty-first-century reader, exploring the raw spirituality of Job, his extraordinary faith, his friends' theological errors, the mysteries of God's speeches, and the unique answers to the problem of suffering offered in the book of Job. Undergirded by solid Hebrew scholarship but written with clarity for all serious students of Scripture, the commentary provides an important introduction to the study of Job, a new translation, a series of theological reflections, and additional exegetical essays providing in-depth discussion of key passages. Additional topics covered in the theological reflections include: - Challenging God as an Act of Faith - How Would Job Comfort a Sufferer? - Who Was the Satan? - Job and Jesus - Job and the New Atheists

Genres: Theology

425 pages, Hardcover

Published November 1, 2019

About the author

Michael L. Brown (born March 16, 1955) is a Messianic Jewish Old Testament scholar, professor, activist, itinerant speaker, and author who has preached in numerous countries and written twenty books. He is the founder and president of ICN Ministries. His writings have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He was married to Nancy Gurian on March 14, 1976 and they have two daughters, Jennifer and Megan, and four grandchildren.

Reviews

[Nelson Banuchi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must admit, there were some portions that were dry for me but, overall, it was an interesting read and helpful in clarifying some smaller issues. However, with respect to the overriding issue, having finally read the Epilogue, it was all worth it. Dr. Brown clearly gives the simple purpose for the book of "Job" and makes it so simple it should have been obvious were it not for reading it as though it were a justification for God's existence or for faith in God in the midst of evil, which it is not; more clearly to me, I see that the book of Job is not a theodicy. I would suggest reading Dr. Brown's "Reflections" essay, "The Faith to Challenge God" right after having read the Epilogue.

[Rachel Dahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. Well written and extremely in depth and thought-provoking. The book of Job is one of the most challenging books in the Bible, Dr. Brown does a good job of breaking it down verse by verse to help you understand what the author is saying.

[J.E Rowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you want in a Commentary. Breakdown of verses, theological and exegetical essays. This book is pact for of information that is at times easy to digest and at others you have to reread. Would recommend to anyone who wants to understand the book of Job better.